“We are veterans and national security professionals who love this country and swore an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. That oath lasts a lifetime, and we intend to keep it. No threat, intimidation, or call for violence will deter us from that sacred obligation.
What’s most telling is that the President considers it punishable by death for us to restate the law. Our service members should know that we have their backs as they fulfill their oath to the Constitution and obligation to follow only lawful orders. It is not only the right thing to do, but also our duty."
Good to know there are still a few good men and women in the country. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.), Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) and Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-N.H.) I’d like to thank them for their courage.
It occured to me yesterday as I was defending them against charges of “sedition” and worse that I’d heard a few terms from that conversation before. Then I remembered when and where.
A Few Good Men is a 1992 American legal drama film based on Aaron Sorkin's 1989 play, produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and distributed by Columbia Pictures. It was written by Sorkin, directed by Rob Reiner, and produced by Reiner, David Brown and Andrew Scheinman. It stars an ensemble cast including Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon, Kevin Pollak, J. T. Walsh, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Kiefer Sutherland. The plot follows the court-martial of two U.S. Marines charged with the murder of a fellow Marine and the tribulations of their lawyers as they prepare a case.
The film premiered on December 9, 1992, at Westwood, Los Angeles, and was released in the United States on December 11. It received positive reviews and grossed more than $243 million on a budget of $40 million. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.[3]
(Wickapedia)
Yeah, I remember this hit movie. America loved it. Truth, justice and the American way meeting the bully and facing him in court, until the truth stood naked for the country to see.
Yep. We loved that justice. Until we elected the bully president. IN REAL LIFE! And now?
The lawmakers who are standing up to him and his and informing other soldiers of the LAW that states they do not (must not?) follow illegal orders...are receiving death threats?
Military personnel have a legal and ethical duty to refuse unlawful orders, as outlined in the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
Understanding Unlawful Orders
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Definition of Unlawful Orders: An unlawful order is one that requires a service member to commit an act that is illegal, violates the Constitution, or contravenes federal law or international obligations. Examples include orders to target civilians, commit acts of torture, or falsify documents.
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UCMJ Guidelines: Under Article 92 of the UCMJ, service members are required to obey lawful orders. However, they also have the duty to refuse orders that are manifestly illegal. This means that if an order is clearly unlawful, service members must not comply with it.
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Legal Consequences: Following an unlawful order can expose a service member to criminal liability. The law emphasizes that service members are not only permitted but required to refuse illegal orders, as obeying such orders can lead to serious legal repercussions.
I know we can connect the dots, but can they?
We are in serious trouble, folks. Speak up. Stand up. Search for TRUTH. The moment calls for courage.
Happy Indigenous People’s Day, everyone. In the end, only kindness matters.
